Validación del Cuestionario Breve de Confianza Situacional en muestra clínica con drogodependencia

Introduction: many studies have concluded that self-efficacy is an essential variable within the area of drug addictions and a key to maintaining abstinence and preventing relapses. The Situational Confidence Questionnaire by Annis et al. (1987), is one of the most used instruments to measure self-efficacy and has had various modifications. The Brief Situational Confidence Questionnaire (CBCS), is the shortest version with only 8 items. Objective: to obtain the factor validity and reliability of the CBCS with a clinical sample in residential modality. Method: the study was carried out with a sample of 41 volunteers patients, adolescents, and adults interned in a residential rehabilitation center. The evaluation met the standards for the development and review of instrumental studies. Results: after carrying out the exploratory factor analysis, the eight original items were left within a single factor which explains 71.39% of the variance, with a factor load between the ranges of .76 and .91, and with an internal consistency of .941. Discussion and conclusions: the Brief Situational Confidence Questionnaire presents an internal consistency with high reliability and acceptable factor loads, such as was found in other studies. Therefore, its use in Mexico is suggested as an evaluation tool in a clinical setting, with patients who are interned in a rehabilitation center. It is recommended to carry out replications with more representative and randomly selected samples. Furthermore, it is suggested to include confirmatory factor analysis to obtain greater certainty in the results.

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Validity and reliability of the lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) in Brazil

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03959-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Janiny Lima e Silva ◽

Matheus de Sousa Mata ◽

Saionara Maria Aires Câmara ◽

Íris do Céu Clara Costa ◽

Kleyton Santos de Medeiros ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Psychosocial Adaptation ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Evaluation Questionnaire ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background The Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used to assess psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and maternity. The PSEQ is a tool used in various countries and has been translated into Portuguese; however, it needs to be validated in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the PSEQ in Brazilian pregnant women. Method This methodological validity study investigated internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients. Construct validity was assessed using Pearson’s correlation between domains and confirmatory factor analysis. To assess concurrent validity, Pearson’s correlation between the different domains of the PSEQ and Prenatal Psychosocial Profile-Portuguese Version (PPP-VP) was determined. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results This study included 399 pregnant women in the northeastern region of Brazil. The internal consistency and reliability of the total PSEQ score were high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89; intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Validity analysis showed positive and significant correlations between all PSEQ domains, ranging from 0.14 to 0.56. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the following values of goodness of fit: RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.61, χ2/df = 1.77. The discriminant and concurrent validities of the PSEQ were confirmed. Conclusions The Portuguese version of the PSEQ has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy in Brazilian pregnant women.

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Validity of an adapted Household Food Insecurity Access Scale in urban households in Iran

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980011001376 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 149-157 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Fatemeh Mohammadi ◽

Nasrin Omidvar ◽

Anahita Houshiar-Rad ◽

Mohammad-Reza Khoshfetrat ◽

Morteza Abdollahi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Household Food Insecurity ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Urban Households ◽

Household Food ◽

Food Insecure Households ◽

Food Insecurity Access

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the validity of a locally adapted Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) in the measurement of household food insecurity (FI) in the city of Tehran.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingUrban households were selected through a systematic cluster sampling method from six different districts of Tehran. The socio-economic status of households was evaluated using a questionnaire by means of interviews. An adapted HFIAS was used to measure FI. Content validity was assessed by an expert panel, and the questionnaire was then tested among ten households for clarity. Criterion validity was assessed by comparing the measure with a number of determinants and consequences of FI. Internal consistency was evaluated by Cronbach'sαand exploratory factor analysis. For repeatability, the questionnaire was administered twice to twenty-five households at an interval of 20 d and Pearson's correlation coefficient was calculated.SubjectsA total of 416 households.ResultsIn all, 11·8 %, 14·4 % and 17·5 % of the households were severely, moderately and mildly food insecure, respectively. Cronbach'sαwas 0·855. A significant correlation was observed between the two administrations of the questionnaire (r= 0·895,P< 0·001). Factor analysis of HFIAS items revealed two factors: the first five items as factor 1 (mild-to-moderate FI) and the last four as factor 2 (severe FI). Heads of food-secure households had higher education and higher job position compared with heads of food-insecure households (P< 0·001). Income and expenditure were lower in food-insecure households compared with food-secure households.ConclusionsAdapted HFIAS showed acceptable levels of internal consistency, criterion validity and reliability in assessing household FI among Tehranians.

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The Japanese version of the questionnaire about the process of recovery: development and validity and reliability testing

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-017-1520-y ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Akiko Kanehara ◽

Risa Kotake ◽

Yuki Miyamoto ◽

Yousuke Kumakura ◽

Kentaro Morita ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Japanese Version ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Validity And Reliability

Abstract Background Personal recovery is increasingly recognised as an important outcome measure in mental health services. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery (QPR-J) and test its validity and reliability. Methods The study comprised two stages that employed the cross-sectional and prospective cohort designs, respectively. We translated the questionnaire using a standard translation/back-translation method. Convergent validity was examined by calculating Pearson’s correlation coefficients with scores on the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) and the Short-Form-8 Health Survey (SF-8). An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to examine factorial validity. We used intraclass correlation and Cronbach’s alpha to examine the test-retest and internal consistency reliability of the QPR-J’s 22-item full scale, 17-item intrapersonal and 5-item interpersonal subscales. We conducted an EFA along with a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results Data were obtained from 197 users of mental health services (mean age: 42.0 years; 61.9% female; 49.2% diagnosed with schizophrenia). The QPR-J showed adequate convergent validity, exhibiting significant, positive correlations with the RAS and SF-8 scores. The QPR-J’s full version, subscales, showed excellent test-retest and internal consistency reliability, with the exception of acceptable but relatively low internal consistency reliability for the interpersonal subscale. Based on the results of the CFA and EFA, we adopted the factor structure extracted from the original 2-factor model based on the present CFA. Conclusion The QPR-J is an adequately valid and reliable measure of the process of recovery among Japanese users with mental health services.

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Validity and Reliability of the Solidarity in Pandemics Scale

International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies ◽

10.52380/ijpes.2021.8.3.533 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 230-241

Author(s):

Müge ULUMAN MERT ◽

Derya ERYİĞİT ◽

Emine Burcu TUNÇ ◽

Simel PARLAK

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Dimensional Structure ◽

Study Group ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Scale Scores ◽

Psychometric Tool ◽

Fit Indexes ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

T Values

This study developed a measure of solidarity levels during pandemics, the Solidarity in Pandemics Scale (SPS). This was achieved using a study group of 842 individuals aged between 18 and 65 from different segments of society who had experienced the COVID-19 pandemic and differed in age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Exploratory factor analysis was used to establish the construct validity of the scale, producing a 15-item scale with a one-dimensional structure that explained 34.36% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis using a different study group revealed that all items have significant t-values, and the model established according to model fit indexes has meaningful and acceptable fit values. The internal consistency of the scale results was calculated using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient, and a reliability of .85 in terms of internal consistency was obtained. Test-retest reliability results as another indicator of reliability were found to be .85. Scores on the Altruism Scale were compared with those on the SPS to evaluate the scale’s criterion validity, and a significant relationship was found between the two scale scores. This analysis indicates that the Solidarity in Pandemics Scale is a valid and reliable psychometric tool.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Child Sensory Profile 2 (CSP2) Among Children with Dyslexia

Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijpbs.112573 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Mahnaz Estaki ◽

Ameneh Dehghan ◽

Ebrahim Mahmoudi ◽

Navid Mirzakhany

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Sensory Processing ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Standardized Test ◽

Sensory Profile ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Persian Version ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Background: Sensory integration is a necessary skill for acquiring reading skills because it strongly depends on the rapid and strong relation between written and verbal symbols. There is no standardized test for Iranian children with dyslexia to investigate their sensory processing problems. Therefore, understanding the validity and reliability of the child sensory profile 2 (CSP2) would be essential for a detailed assessment of sensory impairments in dyslexic children. Objectives: The current research aimed to establish the internal consistency, factor analysis, and convergent validity of the Persian version of CSP2 in children with dyslexia. Methods: The sample of this study included 200 dyslexic children aged 6 to 12 years who were referred to learning disabilities centers in Qom from September 2019 to February 2020 by using the multistage sampling method. To collect data, the CSP2 questionnaire and the dyslexia test (NEMA) were used. The factor structure was assessed by confirmatory factor analysis. The internal consistency of the CSP2 was examined by using Cronbach’s alpha. Convergent validity was assessed by examining the relationship between CSP2 and NEMA. Results: Internal consistency was obtained as 0.89, 0.92, 0.77, and 0.94 for the four subscales of sensory processing, namely registration, seeking, sensitivity, and avoiding, respectively. The result of confirmatory factor analysis gained support for Dunn's four-factor model. Total scores of NEMA were correlated with the scores of CSP2 subscales (seeking, avoiding, sensitivity, and registration). Conclusions: The Persian version of the Child Sensory Profile 2 is a valid (via confirmatory factor analysis and convergent validity) and reliable (via internal consistency) tool for assessing sensory processing in children with dyslexia.

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Validity and Reliability of the Scale, Role Taking in Caregivers of People with Chronic Disease, ROL

International Archives of Medicine ◽

10.3823/2575 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

Author(s):

Mauricio Arias ◽

Sonia Carreño ◽

Lorena Chaparro

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Chronic Disease ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Validity ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Face Validity ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Role Taking ◽

Phase Study

Objective: To determine face, content, and construct validity, and internal consistency of ROL scale. Methods and Findings: A three-phase study was conducted. First, content analysis of the scale was carried out consulting 10 professional experts. Then, face validity was analyzed with 60 caregivers. Finally, construct validity was evaluated by performing an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with 110 participants. Internal consistency of ROL scale was also assessed. Face validity of ROL scale reached a high acceptance index in three dimensions: role performance (0.97), role organization (0.98), and response to the role (0.98). Content validity showed coherence, clarity, and relevance of the scale. From factor analysis, three components emerged and were grouped in the same manner for varimax, quartimax, and equimax rotations. Cronbach's alpha was 0.816, which is an acceptable overall value. Conclusion: ROL scale makes objective the concept of role taking in family caregivers of people with chronic disease. It demonstrated to have acceptable reliability, and construct, face, and content validity to be used in the Colombian context. Keywords: Validation Study, Caregivers, Health Transitions, Chronic Disease.

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Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version Emotional Self-efficacy Scale for Young Adolescents

Journal of Research and Health ◽

10.32598/jrh.11.1.1645.3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 61-70

Author(s):

Zahra Mohammadi ◽

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Zohreh Meshkati ◽

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

High School Students ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

First Grade ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

School Students ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Persian Version

Background: The present research aimed at determining the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Emotional Self-Efficiency Scale (ESES) for adolescents of Isfahan city. This study was conducted using a developmental research method. The statistical population consisted of all the first-grade high school students of Isfahan city in 2018 (n=59396). Methods: A total number of 280 students (160 girls and 120 boys, mean±SD age of 12.98±1.14) were selected using a stratified random sampling method, and completed ESES for adolescents (2015), as well as Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (2001). Results: An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed the four-factor structure of ESES. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) also confirmed the fit of the four-factor structure of the scale. The results of the within-group correlation coefficient were obtained to investigate the acceptable test-retest reliability. The results of the correlation between the above-mentioned scale and SEQ-C instrument was also significant (P<0.05). Moreover, ESES and its dimensions had proper reliability over time. The reliability obtained by Cronbach’s alpha for all four dimensions of the questionnaire, given the number of items, was higher than 0.5 for each dimension and higher than 0.7 for the whole scale, which was acceptable. Conclusion: These findings indicate the acceptable validity and reliability of ESES for Isfahan’s adolescents, and its validity and reliability should be investigated in broader research on Iranian children and adolescents.

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A-196 The Texas Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (TPSI): An Exploratory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology ◽

10.1093/arclin/acab062.214 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (6) ◽

pp. 1251-1251

Author(s):

Anthony J Longoria ◽

Ben K Mokhtari ◽

Tawny Meredith-Duliba ◽

Mary A Hershberger ◽

Patricia Champagne ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Clinical Sample ◽

Somatic Symptoms ◽

Self Report ◽

Future Research ◽

Symptom Inventory ◽

Multidimensional Measure ◽

Three Factor

Abstract Objective Self-report scales are commonly used to evaluate non-specific symptoms following concussion. While several scales have been developed, few were created using a systematic process and most contain several ambiguous items that may be misinterpreted. To address this, a new theoretically-based, multidimensional measure was designed to assess Cognitive, Neuropsychiatric, and Somatic symptoms associated with concussion. This study used sophisticated psychometric techniques to develop the Texas Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (TPSI) and establish initial reliability and validity. Method Because concussion symptoms are non-specific, a pool of 76 potential items was developed and administered to a diverse clinical sample (N = 350) that included patients with concussion, epilepsy, and dementia. Polychoric correlations were utilized to remove items based on poor fit/multicollinearity and an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with an Oblimin rotation was used to determine factor structure. Results A three-factor model best fit the data, and represented Cognitive, Neuropsychiatric, and Somatic domains as designed. Ten items were discarded, resulting in a total of 66 items. The model explained 48.5% of the total variance and contained adequate sampling (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure =0.92) and sufficient item correlations (Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity, p < 0.05) for EFA. All three factor structures displayed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α > 0.88). Conclusions The TPSI is a brief, multidimensional measure with evidence of strong internal consistency and reliability as well as distinct Cognitive, Neuropsychiatric, and Somatic symptoms associated with concussion. Future research will investigate its convergent and divergent validity in concussion as compared to existing popular symptom measures.

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Developing the Reliability and Validity of an Urdu Version-Self-Efficacy Scale for Breast Cancer Patients in Pakistan

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/jnm-d-19-00065 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. JNM-D-19-00065

Author(s):

Sehrish Sajjad ◽

Raisa Gul ◽

Sajida Chagani ◽

Asho Ali ◽

Ambreen Gowani

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Principal Component ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Pilot Studies ◽

Post Hoc

Background and PurposeNo suitable scale was identified in literature that comprehensively measure self-efficacy of Pakistani breast cancer patients. The study aimed to develop a self-efficacy scale in Urdu language and determine its dimensions.MethodsThe scale was developed with input from experts and literature. It was administered, in crosssectional phase of two pilot studies, on breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Post hoc internal consistency reliability was computed and principal component analysis (PCA) was performed.ResultsSES-U comprised 17 questions. PCA revealed a total of five factors explaining cumulative variance of 68.7%. These factors were self-confidence, faith, coping, optimism, and decision making. Post hoc internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) value was high (∞ = 0.87).ConclusionsThe self-efficacy scale has acceptable validity and reliability and has potential to obtain information related to self-efficacy of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

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4024 Theory and Scale Development for Cancer-Related Self-Efficacy in Partners of Breast Cancer Survivors

Journal of Clinical and Translational Science ◽

10.1017/cts.2020.439 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (s1) ◽

pp. 149-149

Author(s):

Andrea Cohee ◽

Claire Draucker ◽

Patrick Monahan ◽

Victoria Champion

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Sample Size ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Fear Of Recurrence ◽

Cross Sectional

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Specific aims are to: (Qualitative aim) Develop a new measure of cancer-related self-efficacy in partners (BCSES-P) and obtain feedback on the items (Quantitative) Evaluate the psychometric properties of the BCSES-P including: dimensionality, factor analysis, and construct validity assessing the relationships posited METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: 2-Phase Approach: 1) Item development and 1) Item testing Phase 1 Stage 1: Literature review to identify additional covariates Stage 2: Focus groups and individual interviews to determine partners’ needs Sample size: 20 partners (18 years of age or older, identifying as being in a committed relationship with a BCS) Design: cross-sectional, qualitative interviews Stage 3: Develop candidate items Stage 4: Cognitive interviews Stage 5: Finalize items with research team Phase 2 Preliminary psychometric testing Dimensionality Internal consistency reliability Construct validity Sample size: 150 partners Design: cross-sectional, online survey RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The BCSES-P will be unidimensional as assessed by exploratory factor analysis. The BCSES-P will demonstrate an internal consistency coefficient of 0.70 or above. Construct validity of the BCSES-P will be demonstrated by support of the following theoretical relationships: Cancer-related self-efficacy will be positively related to marital satisfaction and sexual functioning (social well-being) and the distal outcome, overall QoL. Cancer-related self-efficacy will be negatively related to fatigue (physical well-being), fear of recurrence, depression, and anxiety (psychological well-being). DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Findings will guide intervention development to improve partners’ quality of life The BCSES-P will be the first scale to measure partners’ cancer-related self-efficacy. This study will highlight a holistic approach to studying the long-term effects of breast cancer on partners.

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